Snap e & t 50% operational grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the New Mexico Health Care Authority, a division of the state Department of Human Services, $206,719.30 in formula grant funding on October 1, 2025, under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561), specifically allocated to SNAP Employment and Training operational expenses at the 50 percent federal match level.

The award funds operational costs for New Mexico's administration of SNAP Employment and Training services statewide through the period of performance ending September 30, 2026. The New Mexico Health Care Authority serves as the single state agency administering SNAP and related federal nutrition assistance programs across the state, including SNAP E&T program operations designed to connect low-income SNAP participants to employment and training opportunities. The award is classified as a formula grant, with the obligated amount of $206,719.30 representing the federal contribution to support documented administrative and operational expenses incurred by the state in delivering SNAP E&T services.